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by jaxx75 2108 days ago
Yes, the starters are designed differently. Engine oil really isn't going to have enough time to leave bearing surfaces and the valve train in any significant way. First start of an engine after hours of sitting is where lack of oil is a concern. Priming the fuel pump is for short crank time and start reliability, not reducing engine wear.
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That's good to know. You learn so many things by rote; rarely, it seems, do you learn the reasons behind them all. Thanks.